Features
Turmoil at the Top
GSA faces greater scrutiny with emphasis on transparency in IT acquisitions.
News
From Nextgov.com: Complexity of Networx offerings causes delays
Agencies are unexpectedly splitting requirements into different categories, resulting in multiple competitions .
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA's new chief acquisition officer to wear multiple hats
Some IT industry executives question Michael Robertson's lack of procurement experience, but agency officials say he was hired to be an innovator.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies likely to miss deadline to transition to Networx telecom pact
Oversight could cost millions of dollars and prompt congressional disdain as GSA is forced to develop sole-source bridge contracts for the old telecommunications contract.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB asks agencies to focus on science and technology in 2011 budgets
New guidance seen as a way to support the White House policy to increase funding in research and reverse the Bush administration's cuts in spending on science.
News And Analysis
Recovering Recovery.gov
Officials grapple with redesign of the federal go-to Web site on stimulus spending.
News
From Nextgov.com: Federal IT spending to increase modestly thanks to cloud computing
Research firm predicts government will increase its technology budget 3.3 percent a year for five years, with cloud computing exploding at a 27 percent annual rate.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA to launch online storefront for cloud computing services
Site will be modeled after commercial online businesses such as Amazon.com to speed IT purchases , federal CIO Vivek Kundra says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Senate approves E-Verify expansion
Amendment to Homeland Security spending bill allows employers to use electronic verification system for existing employees as well as new hires.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Maryland firm wins contract to revamp Recovery.gov
The General Services Administration awarded Smartronix of Hollywood, Md., an $18 million deal to help government better track stimulus funds.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies seek cloud computing services on Networx
More federal agencies want the greater security and sophisticated technology the huge telecom contract provides .
News And Analysis
Plucking IT Talent
Government faces steep competition as it tries to beef up its ranks with technology specialists.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Advisory panel recommends GSA ax price reduction clause
Group studying Federal Supply Schedules program says vendors should not be obligated to offer government lowest prices.
News
From Nextgov.com: Governmentwide contracts program will remain intact
GSA official says he was making a long-term projection when he told conference participants the agency would merge GWACs with its schedules program.
Management
America’s Got Talent
Integrated hiring systems make it easier to tap the best job candidates.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA issues presolicitation to overhaul Recovery.gov
A request for proposals could be released by Monday, with work scheduled for completion by October , when agencies must begin submitting their first spending reports.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Latest delay to E-Verify contractor rule prompts doubts about program's future
Obama administration has postponed implementation four times already.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA nominee says Networx transition is too slow
Martha Johnson warns that at current rate the government will not complete the telecommunications shift before the contracts expire in two years.
Managing Technology
America’s Got Talent
Integrated hiring systems make it easier to tap the best job candidates.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Obama raises stakes for cybersecurity
Unveiling results of 60-day review, president says he’ll appoint a cybersecurity czar at the White House.
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